HR Manager- Preston UK (Multi-site role)- Head office Preston Full-time and Permanent Monday-Friday (40 hours per week, incl. 1-hour unpaid break) £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + benefits About the Company Our client is a well-established, market-leading national distributor within the fmcg sector, with a successful heritage spanning over 60 years. With a turnover exceeding £150m and a workforce of 400+ employees, they operate across multiple UK sites, delivering a wide range of products to businesses of all sizes from independent operators to large-scale organisations. Blending local expertise with national scale , the company is known for its strong customer relationships, operational excellence, and commitment to innovation in a fast-moving industry. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation's People Plan. Working closely with the Group HR...

Join an International Leader in Branded Merchandise and Sustainable Promotional Products This is an opportunity to join an award-winning international business at the forefront of branded merchandise, promotional products, sustainable gifting solutions, supply chain innovation and customer experience. Working with some of the world's best-known brands, the organisation continues to invest heavily in sustainability, employee development, digital transformation, learning and development, workplace wellbeing and people-first culture initiatives. As an HR Advisor, you'll support the Senior HR Manager, gaining exposure to employee relations, recruitment, talent management, succession planning, performance management, workforce engagement and organisational change projects. This role offers genuine career progression for HR professionals. Responsibilities & Duties Assist the Senior HR Manager in EDI. Support the business through structural, cultural, and...

Hours : Full time Pay : Up to £42,440 GBP gross per annual (additional allowances may apply during deployment) Duration: Immediate start required. 3 months FTC with possibility of extension if funding is secured Location : Manchester, UK (hybrid working available), with an expectation of up to 80% international travel/deployment as required by UK-Med. (Open to candidates based in the UK or internationally, with a preference for UK-based candidates due to operational considerations.) Can you provide strategic and operational HR leadership while supporting life-saving humanitarian responses in some of the world's most challenging environments? UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we've been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit. As UK-Med continues to expand its global humanitarian response, we are strengthening our people support in the field to ensure our teams...

You'll work alongside the HR Director and Recruitment Manager, supporting the organisation with HR administration, recruitment and employee processes. The role would suit someone with previous administrative/HR experience who is organised, confidential, comfortable working with data and able to manage multiple priorities. Main responsibilities include: Supporting recruitment administration and interview processes Arranging interviews and managing references Posting vacancies and sending application packs Preparing offer letters and employment contracts Carrying out Right to Work and DBS checks Maintaining HR records, spreadsheets and employee trackers Updating employee information and documentation Supporting staff moves, promotions, leavers and changes to terms Monitoring sickness absence and producing reports Supporting probation and welfare reviews Providing guidance to staff on HR procedures, under the direction of the HR Director Managing HR...

PRACTICE MANAGER, GREATER MANCHESTER - Play a Key Role in the Continued Success of a Long-Established Law Firm An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Manager to join a long-established and well-regarded law firm in Greater Manchester. This is a key position within the firm, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to take responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of the practice, whilst working closely with the firm's senior leadership team to support its continued development and success. The Role As Practice Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the firm, ensuring that the business continues to operate efficiently while maintaining the high standards expected by its clients. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the day-to-day running and administration of the practice Supporting the firm's partners and senior management team Managing and developing...

School Business Manager Burnley Full Time Term Time + 4 Weeks Permanent Position Grade 7 31,607 - 35325 Veritas Education is delighted to be exclusively representing a welcoming and ambitious primary school in the Burnley area in the recruitment of a School Business Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Business Manager or a finance and operations professional looking to take the next step in their career. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational management of the school, ensuring that its financial, administrative and operational functions run effectively. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking school community that is committed to providing the very best outcomes for its pupils. The Role As School Business Manager, you will take responsibility for the leadership and management of the school's business functions,...

HR Advisor (Employee Relations) (9 Month Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Manchester or Luton Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Full Time: 37.5 hours per week We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor (Employee Relations) to join our People Team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is an opportunity for an experienced ER professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing complex employee relations matters across a diverse workforce. Working within a collaborative and highly experienced team, you'll provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice to managers and stakeholders across multiple business areas. What You'll Be Doing Managing a broad range of Employee Relations cases from start to finish. Advising on disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management and flexible working matters. Supporting organisational change initiatives, including restructures and redundancy programmes. Providing...

Finance Transactions Manager - Permanent Blackburn (Hybrid - up to 3 days in the office per week) Excellent day rate depending on experience. Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We're looking for a Finance Transactions Manager to lead the delivery of high-performing finance operations in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Based near Preston, this permanent role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the autonomy to work in a way that suits your lifestyle while making a measurable impact on our business. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of core finance services including Accounts Payable, Credit Control & Billing, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with statutory and internal deadlines. Maintain robust internal controls and...

Job Title: People Partners Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: £47,389 - £58,225 per annum depending on experience Job Type: Full time (1 FTE) - Permanent Closing Date: 25/09/2026 Join us as a People Partner at the University of Manchester. We're looking for three People Partners to play a pivotal role within our People Directorate, working closely with Faculties and Professional Services to deliver high-quality, consistent people solutions. Acting as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, you will shape and deliver initiatives across talent, succession, organisational and workforce design, development, performance, and culture, helping to build inclusive, high-performing environments. You'll partner with Schools, Professional Services Directorates or key functions to understand priorities, diagnose organisational needs, and connect them with the expertise of our Centres of Excellence, ensuring impactful solutions are embedded effectively....

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service. Learning & Development Advisor Join VolkerStevin's Learning & Development Team Are you passionate about developing people, nurturing talent, and creating exceptional employee experiences? As part of the continued growth of our in-house Learning & Development function, VolkerStevin is looking for an ambitious Learning & Development Advisor to support the delivery of our people strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our Learning & Development Business Partner and HR team, helping to shape talent, engagement, development,...

Your new company You will be joining a well-established, family-owned organisation based at it's modern head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston. The business operates across retail, manufacturing and wholesale distribution, employing a substantial workforce across the North of England. Due to ongoing requirements within the finance function, the organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Payroll Officer on a 3-month temporary basis with the potential to be extended. Your new role As Senior Payroll Officer, you will support the delivery of the full end-to-end payroll function across several businesses and multiple payrolls. You will help ensure the accurate and timely processing of salaries, bonuses, deductions and pension contributions, while maintaining compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. Your key responsibilities will include: Processing multiple end-to-end payrolls Ensuring employees are paid...

Your new company You will be joining a well-established, family-owned organisation based at it's modern head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston. The business operates across retail, manufacturing and wholesale distribution, employing a substantial workforce across the North of England. Due to ongoing requirements within the finance function, the organisation is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Payroll Officer on a 3-month temporary basis with the potential to be extended. Your new role As Senior Payroll Officer, you will support the delivery of the full end-to-end payroll function across several businesses and multiple payrolls. You will help ensure the accurate and timely processing of salaries, bonuses, deductions and pension contributions, while maintaining compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. Your key responsibilities will include: Processing multiple end-to-end payrolls Ensuring employees are paid accurately...

EHCP and PEEP Coordinator We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include: EHCP coordination and annual reviews Coordinate the EHCP process across all relevant areas of the College, including Foundation Learning. Plan, prepare and manage the annual EHCP review cycle, including preparing paperwork, gathering evidence and arranging review meetings. Ensure EHCP information, outcomes and agreed support arrangements are accurately recorded and shared appropriately with relevant teaching and support staff. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of students EHCPs, annual review dates, key contacts and actions. Monitor deadlines and ensure that documentation is completed and submitted within required timescales. For the full job description please see attached Job Pack . The Successful Candidate Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting...

You will deliver an effective and efficient People Services administration function to the People team and all Great Places colleagues, ensuring the accurate delivery of People processes across the employee lifecycle. You will act as the senior point of contact within the People Service Centre, providing quality assurance, supporting continuous improvement activities and supervising and developing a team of three People Services Administrators through day-to-day leadership, coaching and regular one-to-one (Great Conversation) meetings. What you'll be doing Lead, supervise and develop a team of three People Services Administrators, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and service standards are achieved. Be the senior point of contact for People queries from colleagues and managers, resolving complex enquiries in a timely manner. Manage colleague lifecycle administration, including recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, benefits administration and...

HR Advisor - Build Your Future with a Global Leader Are you ready to accelerate your HR career within a forward-thinking, international organisation where your impact will truly matter? We're looking for an ambitious, driven, and people-focused HR Advisor to join a market-leading, globally recognised business at an exciting stage of growth. This is more than just a role-it's an opportunity to become a trusted partner to senior leaders, shape workplace culture, and develop your expertise in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Why This Role? As the organisation continues to expand, the HR function plays a pivotal role in enabling success. You'll be at the heart of that journey-supporting strategic growth while gaining exposure to complex HR challenges and real career progression opportunities within a multinational business. Based from the Chorley office, you'll also have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites building strong, credible relationships with senior...

Chair of the Board of Trustees Mind in Salford Location: Salford / Hybrid Contract: Voluntary Trustee position Time commitment: Approximately 1- to 1.5-days per month Would you like to use your leadership and governance experience to help shape the future of a charity making a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people across Salford? Mind in Salford is seeking a new Chair of Trustees to lead its Board and support the charity as it builds on over 50 years of providing vital local mental health services. About Mind in Salford Mind in Salford is an independent, user-focused charity committed to ensuring local people experiencing mental health problems receive the support and respect they deserve. The charity provides a range of services including advocacy, welfare rights and debt advice, mindfulness, mental health training and specialist support for the LGBTQ+ community through its Rainbow Mind programme. With an...